Natural Resources Wales permitting decisions

Standard rule permit

We have decided to grant the permit for an IBA Recycling Facility operated by Raymond Brown Minerals and Recycling Ltd.

The permit number is EPR/LP3239AW

We consider in reaching that decision we have taken into account all relevant considerations and legal requirements and that the permit will ensure that the appropriate level of environmental protection is provided.

Purpose of this document

This decision document:

- explains how the application has been determined
- provides a record of the decision-making process
- shows how all relevant factors have been taken into account.

Structure of this document

- Annex 1 the decision checklist
- Annex 2 the consultation, web publicising responses

Annex 1: decision checklist

This checklist should be read in conjunction with the Duly Making checklist the application and supporting information and permit/notice.

| Aspect | Justification / Detail | Criteria met | |-------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Receipt of submission | | Yes | | Standard rules criteria met | The application meets the criteria for the standard rules identified in Part B of the application form. | ✓ | | Advertising | | ✓ | | Responses to web publicising | The responses to web publicising (Annex 2) were taken into account in the decision. The decision was taken in accordance with our guidance. | ✓ | | | None received. | | | Aspect | Justification / Detail | Criteria met | |------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | **The site** | | | | Extent of the site of the facility | The operator has provided a plan which we consider is satisfactory, showing the extent of the site of the facility. A plan is included in the permit and the operator is required to carry on the permitted activities within the site boundary. | ✓ | | Site condition report | The operator has provided a description of the condition of the site. | ✓ | | | We consider this description is satisfactory. The decision was taken in accordance with our guidance on site condition reports – guidance and templates (H5). | | | **Operator competence** | | | | Technical competence | Technical competency is required for activities permitted in the standard rule set. | ✓ | | | The operator is a member of an agreed scheme. | | | | The operator satisfies the criteria in RGN 5 on Operator Competence. | | | Relevant Convictions | The National Enforcement Database has been checked to ensure that all relevant convictions have been declared. | ✓ | | | No relevant convictions were found. | | | | The operator satisfies the criteria in RGN 5 on Operator Competence. | | | Financial provision | There is no known reason to consider that the operator will not be financially able to comply with the standard rules. The decision was taken in accordance with RGN 5 on Operator Competence. | ✓ | Annex 2: Web publicising responses and internal and operator consultation

Summary of responses to web publication and the way in which we have taken these into account in the determination process. (Newspaper advertising is only carried out for certain application types, in line with our guidance.)

| Response received from | | |------------------------|---| | No responses received from Web publishing of the application | | | Brief summary of issues raised | None | | Summary of actions taken or show how this has been covered | N/A |

| Response received from | | |------------------------|---| | Applicant responded to draft permit, no issues raised | | | Brief summary of issues raised | None | | Summary of actions taken or show how this has been covered | N/A |

| Response received from | | |------------------------|---| | No responses received from Web publishing of the draft permit | | | Brief summary of issues raised | None | | Summary of actions taken or show how this has been covered | N/A |